Kitchen Table Makeover with Fusion Mineral Paint

September 2, 2014 By 22 Comments

I mentioned previously that I would be soon carrying a new line of paint called Fusion Mineral Paint. You can read more about it HERE. They have a full line of products that I cannot wait to try! Gilding Paste, Tinting Kits, Sand Stone finish, Pearl Embossing Paste, Tough Coat (a clear, water based topcoat!) and so much more! I can't wait to get … [Read more...]

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Bandana Chair Makeover

June 3, 2013 By 14 Comments

I'm still plowing through all the great colors in this new Powder River Organic Paint line... Just a project re-hash...... OK..... side bar here.....I wrote that and then I thought....what exactly is a "re-hash"? Isn't "hash" already a hash? I mean, around here hash is what I make with leftover roast beef or ham. I dice potatoes, onions, … [Read more...]

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Orbital Sander Technique

May 8, 2013 By 16 Comments

The other day I showed you a table that I painted using Powder River Organic Paint in Buckskin. The top of the table ended up with an interesting look which was not completely due to any sort of expertise of mine but rather, just a willingness to "go with the flow" and take advantage of the unexpected. The table started out like … [Read more...]

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Little Pink Nightstand

May 1, 2013 By 6 Comments

OK....I promised I would start showing off the new chalk/clay based paint I am carrying....Powder River Paint. I have it in my shop here so you can see all the colors....although I'm the first to say that it's not the BEST representation. I think I'll have some better pics soon because the company is just starting to carry plastic pints of … [Read more...]

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A Harlequin Table (How to Remain Calm in The Face Of Trauma)

March 20, 2013 By 29 Comments

I'm going to show you the transformation of this petite coffee table to this pretty harlequin table I am also going to teach you a valuable lesson on how not to panic in the face of trauma. Only you will understand WHY this could have been a disaster... The uninformed people would sneer and say..."over a stupid table?" Those people are … [Read more...]

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French Drinks Tray

March 18, 2013 By 22 Comments

Follow my blog with Bloglovin (if you want to) I've been working like crazy this past week and I'll try and show you some things during this week's posts. One of the items I finished and dropped off at the shop was a drinks tray with a French feeling. It's portable so is perfect for using on the porch for Spring or Summer get togethers. Instant bar … [Read more...]

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French China Cabinet

March 20, 2012 By 29 Comments

I refinished this petite French style china cabinet for my last Porch Sale in October.  The interior and the door inserts are ASCP Old White and the body is ASCP Paris Gray. They were finished with clear wax. I didn't distress them too much because it seemed my clients preferred a more fresh look based on the response from my previous … [Read more...]

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Vintage Spool Bed Bench

October 2, 2011 By 8 Comments

A recent find at a thrift store was a twin sized, vintage spool headboard and footboard. Because there were no side rails it was really cheap. I've had it in the garage for about a month.... (found it the same day as the wonderful dress form)  but wasn't able to get to it until this weekend. I have two weeks until the next Porch Sale and it's … [Read more...]

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